2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense
CHAPTER 30-13 - Rhode Island Code of Military Justice
§ 30-13-37 - Service of charges.

SECTION 30-13-37

   § 30-13-37  Service of charges. – The trial counsel to whom court-martial charges are referred for trial shall cause to be served upon the accused a copy of the charges upon which trial is to be had. In time of peace, no person may, against his or her objection, be brought to trial before a general court-martial within a period of five (5) days after the service of the charges upon the person, or before a special court-martial within a period of three (3) days after the service of the charges upon the person.

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